Our Friend, the Earthworm
Author: George Sheffield Oliver
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Published: 1945
Total Pages: 108
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: George Sheffield Oliver
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Published: 1945
Total Pages: 108
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: George Oliver
Publisher: Distant Mirror
Published: 2009-05-07
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 9780980297614
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The soil of the earth is in a terrible state, but steps can be taken to provide a hope for better farming, better crops, and better livestock. George Oliver spent over forty years studying the effect of earthworms on the soil. These magnificent creatures have been with us since the dawn of time, and the impact they have on all life is truly astounding. Whether you are interested in agriculture, poultry farming or fishing, this book is an excellent resource. Drawing on a lifetime of study, Dr. Oliver does a commendable job of backing up all his information with thoroughly researched facts and figures. This classic text, first published in 1941, has been re-edited for the modern reader.
Author: Clive A. Edwards
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2004-03-29
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13: 1420039717
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Earthworm Ecology, Second Edition updates the most comprehensive work available on earthworm ecology with extensive revisions of the original chapters. New chapters analyze the history of earthworm research, the importance of earthworms as representatives of soil fauna and how they affect plant growth, the effects of the invasion of exotic earthworms into North America and other regions, and vermiculture and vermicomposting in Europe.This well-illustrated, expansive study examines the important and often overlooked impact earthworms have on the environment. It discusses the impact of climate, soil properties, predation, disease and parasitism, and competition upon earthworm ecology.
Author: Jodi Wheeler-Toppen
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 2020-04-03
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1632897709
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →If you can find a worm, then you can be a biologist! Foster a love of animals and science with this charming activity guide for finding and observing earthworms. Hands-on experiments help young biologists answer questions like "Which end is which?" and "Do worms make noise?" Insider tips encourage readers to think like a scientist and handle living things with care. Equally entertaining with or without a worm friend.
Author: Toni D'Alia
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Published: 2024-06-05
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 1761440551
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Worms Are Our Friends invites preschool readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one tiny worm, and to marvel at the essential role it plays in nature. Down in the garden, one fine, sunny day, a young little worm gets ready to play. Each book in the bestselling 'Our Friends in the Garden' series teaches preschoolers about different creatures found in our gardens, and introduces them to the way insects and bugs contribute to our ecosystem. Worms Are Our Friends showcases the art of hugely popular digital artist Mimi Purnell, and with its stunning textured and sparkling cover, it is the perfect special gift for any young nature-lover. Discover how earthworms help our soil, plants and environment thrive, and encourage your kids to love nature exploration and outdoor learning.
Author: Loren Nancarrow
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 2012-04-04
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 0307789543
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Worms are the latest (as well as, of course, perhaps the oldest!) trend in earth-friendly gardening, and in this handy guide, the authors of DEAD SNAILS LEAVE NO TRAILS demystify the world of worm wrangling, with everything you need to know to build your own worm bin, make your garden worm-friendly, pamper your soil, and much much more.
Author: L.G. Ligutti
Publisher: Рипол Классик
Published: 1946
Total Pages: 417
ISBN-13: 5876867365
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Leslie Bulion
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2020-04-14
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1682632407
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Take a poetic tour through the duff and get the dirt on the tiny, fascinating critters that live there. For all the kids who can't resist turning over a rock, science poetry maven Leslie Bulion presents nineteen lively ecological poems in a variety of verse forms about the "brown food web" and the creatures that live there—from bacteria and rove beetles to mushrooms and millipedes, and all of the other busy recyclers in between. Illustrator Robert Meganck adds to the fun with humorous and vivid, yet scientifically detailed, artwork. Science notes run throughout for added context, and thorough back matter includes a glossary, poetry notes, hands-on investigations, and other resources for cross-curricular learning.
Author: Clive A. Edwards
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2010-12-20
Total Pages: 603
ISBN-13: 1439809887
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Exploring the dramatic growth and changes in the field of vermicomposting since 1988, this comprehensive review assesses the advancements made in government-funded projects in the U.S. and UK. It discusses outdoor and indoor windrows, container systems, wedge systems, and low labor-requirements. It also examines fully-automated continuous flow vermicomposting reactor systems that can process more than 1000 tons of organic wastes per reactor. The book highlights the science and biology behind the use and efficacy of vermicomposting and details the technology of the past, present, and future.